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Zambia passport

Visa requirements for ordinary passport holders, tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026.

Zambia passport holders can travel to 64 destinations without arranging a visa in advance. That is 45 visa-free, 17 with a visa on arrival, and 2 with an electronic travel authorisation. 19 more offer an e-visa; 165 require a visa before you travel. This puts the Zambia passport 76th of 250 worldwide.

45 visa-free
17 on arrival
2 eTA
19 e-visa
165 visa required
#76 global rank

Visa-free

45 destinations

Enter on a valid passport, no visa.

Visa on arrival

17 destinations

A visa is issued at the border.

Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)

2 destinations

Quick online approval before departure.

e-Visa

19 destinations

Apply and get approved online before travel.

Visa required in advance

165 destinations

Arrange a visa before you travel.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Zambia

Zambia, officially the Republic of Zambia, is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. It is bordered to the north by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania to the northeast, Malawi to the east, Mozambique to the southeast, Botswana and Zimbabwe to the south, Namibia to the southwest, and Angola to the west. The capital city of Zambia is Lusaka, located in the south-central part of Zambia. The population is concentrated mainly around Lusaka in the south and the Copperbelt Province to the north, the core economic hubs of Zambia.

CapitalLusaka

RegionEastern Africa

Population21.9M

Area752,612 km²

CurrencyZambian kwacha

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+260

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,318 (2025)

Tourist arrivals502K (2020)

Climate in Lusaka

Warmest in November, coolest in July, driest in May. Monthly mean temperature:

January to December, climate normals via Open-Meteo (2020)

Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA.